Crime & Safety
Essex County 911: Fatal Shootings + Car Hits Kids + Text From ‘Boss’
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County's recent public safety, police, fire and EMS stories.
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Find out why those sirens were wailing. Check out these recent police, fire and EMS stories in Essex County (click headline to read).
Man Accused Of Shooting 2 Hotel Workers In Essex County; Police Make Arrest
NJ Man Murdered Stranger Outside Supermarket In The Oranges: Prosecutor
Find out what's happening in West Orangefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Arrest Made In Fatal Newark Shooting; Investigation Continues
Car Hits 2 Juveniles In Essex County; 1 Hospitalized: Police
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Missing Belleville Man With Medical Conditions Found Safe
Car Chase, Stolen Vehicle At Short Hills Mall; Police Report Arrests
Montclair Resident Shocked By Teen Home Intruder In Mask: Police
13 Car Crashes In Maplewood (Here’s Where They Happened)
Fireworks Lit Near Homes In Livingston; Police Launch Investigation
Text From ‘Boss’ Turned Out To Be Scam, Nutley Police Say

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